Foreign exchange and CFDs brokerage FXCM Inc (NYSE:FXCM) has turned to its internal talent pool and appointed a new Head of Sales for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The company has promoted long time employee Naji Karak to Vice President of Sales.

He was promoted from a senior account executive role for the Active Traders desk, which is the company’s division handling high net worth traders, providing a series of FX execution and technology solutions.

Mr. Karak has been with FXCM Inc (NYSE:FXCM) for 8 years. During his tenure at FXCM he acquired significant experience in handling retail, high net worth, introducing broker and institutional client relationships for the company.

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